Floor Technician

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Bloomington Hospital is seeking a Floor Care Technician to maintain and safely improve floor surfaces across our facility. You will perform scheduled and project-based cleaning using advanced equipment while coordinating with Environmental Services and clinical teams to minimize disruption and uphold patient- and staff-friendly environments.

Responsibilities include operating auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, and carpet extractors; stripping, waxing, polishing, and deep cleaning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior floor care experience required, competency test within 2 months.
• Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to pass floor care competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, appearance, and safety of floor surfaces across facilities.
• Perform ad hoc, scheduled, and project-based floor care duties with advanced equipment.
• Coordinate with EVS and clinical teams to minimize disruption and ensure safety.
• Operate auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Strip, wax, polish, and deep clean various flooring types.
• Follow safety, signage, and infection prevention protocols; communicate work area impacts.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Auto-scrubbers

High-speed burnishers

Buffers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Schedule: Monday- Friday; 9:00am- 5:30pm

Location: Bloomington Hospital

Responsibilities

• Specializes in the maintenance, appearance, and safety of floor surfaces throughout a facility (or facilities).
• Performs ad hoc, scheduled and project-based floor care duties typically using advanced equipment and floor care techniques.
• Partners with clinical and facilities teams to minimize disruption, ensure proper signage and safety protocols, and contribute to a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Operates specialized floor care equipment, including auto-scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Performs stripping, waxing, polishing, and deep cleaning of a variety of flooring types (e.g., VCT, terrazzo, tile, carpet).
• Executes daily and rotational floor maintenance schedules and contributes to the development of project-based cleaning plans.
• Coordinates with Environmental Services (EVS) and clinical teams to reduce service disruption and ensure safety during floor care activities.
• Supports equipment maintenance, conducts basic floor repairs, and promptly reports floor conditions requiring advanced repair or attention.
• Ensures all work follows safety, signage, and infection prevention protocols.
• Assists with the setup of safety zones and communicates work area impacts to relevant departments.
• Collaborates with EVS team members to align work schedules and prevent overlap or service delays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
• No previous experience is required. Floor care experience is preferred. If no experience then must pass competency within 2 months of hire date.
• Requires an Indiana drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Requires the ability to pass a floor care competency assessment.
• Must be able to use floor care equipment, including but not limited to: auto-scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment and clothing in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, reach, bend, squat, climb ladders, and lift or carry 50 lbs. or more.